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Studies on primates suggest that we are predisposed to fear certain characteristics of snakes because of potential danger.

Sprinkle the food-grade DE outside around the perimeter of your home. You can also safely sprinkle it inside where you see the ants -- along baseboards especially. Do not wet the DE or it will not ...

Ants play an important role in the ecosystem. However, despite knowing they are crucial to our world, these little guys can ...

You might have spotted these slithering pests in your bathroom, kitchen, or basement. Here's how to get rid of silverfish and keep them away. Silverfish are household pests with scaly, silver bodies.

What birders well know, fans of “composite organisms” and other creatures can now learn: how to identify obscure species in the wild.

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Healthy plants can resist pests more easily than weak ones, so if you want to keep whiteflies out of your garden or houseplants, make sure the plants receive the care they need. That means providing ...

Being able to do the splits is a remarkable feat. If you're not quite bendy enough to strike the pose (it me), you might think the splits are reserved for a select few elite. Don't count yourself out ...

Red-bellied black snakes are thriving this summer. A Newcastle snake catcher explains why encounters are rising.